Getting to the Conference Venue

The 9th Asia-Pacific Conference on Public Health (APCPH) will be held at:

DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru
No. 12 Jalan Ngee Heng
80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

The venue is centrally located in Johor Bahru city centre and is easily accessible by air, train, road, and bus.

Travel by Air

Senai International Airport (JHB) – Johor Bahru

Senai International Airport is the nearest airport to the conference venue.

Travel time: 30–40 minutes
Estimated fare: RM40–RM60 by taxi or Grab

Taxis and ride-hailing services are available at the arrival hall.

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)

Changi Airport is another major international gateway located approximately 35 km from Johor Bahru.

Typical travel route:

  1. Travel by taxi or MRT to Woodlands Checkpoint
  2. Cross the Johor–Singapore Causeway
  3. Clear immigration at Johor Bahru CIQ (JB Sentral)
  4. Continue to the hotel by taxi or Grab

Estimated travel time: 1.5–2 hours, depending on border traffic.

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA / KLIA2)

Participants arriving via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA or KLIA2) can travel to Johor Bahru using several options.

Distance: approximately 320 km

Option 1 – Domestic Flight

Fly from KLIA to Senai International Airport (JHB).

Flight time: 50–60 minutes
Airlines: AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air

After arrival at Senai Airport, take a taxi or Grab to the conference venue (30–40 minutes).

Option 2 – Express Train + Flight

  1. Take KLIA Express from KLIA to KL Sentral (28 minutes).
  2. From KL Sentral, take a domestic flight from Subang Airport or a train/bus to Johor Bahru.

Option 3 – Direct Bus

Several long-distance buses operate between KLIA / KLIA2 and Johor Bahru.

Typical travel time: 4–5 hours

Arrival terminal: Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal

From Larkin Sentral, take a taxi or Grab to the venue (15 minutes).

Option 4 – Train (via KL Sentral)

  1. Take KLIA Express to KL Sentral
  2. From KL Sentral, travel to Johor Bahru via KTM Intercity train or ETS + connecting train

Travel time: approximately 4–5 hours, depending on connections.

Travel by Train

Participants travelling by rail may arrive at JB Sentral Railway Station, which is served by KTM Intercity and Shuttle Tebrau services.

Distance to venue: approximately 1 km

Transport options:

  • Taxi / Grab: 5 minutes
  • Walking: 10–15 minutes

Google Maps

Travel by Car

Johor Bahru can be reached via the North–South Expressway (PLUS).

Directions:

  • Exit at Skudai (Exit 253)
  • Continue via Jalan Skudai / Tun Abdul Razak
  • Follow signs to Johor Bahru City Centre / CIQ

Estimated distance from expressway exit: 36 km
Estimated travel time: 20–30 minutes

Travel by Bus

Long-distance buses arrive at:

Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal

Taxi / Grab to venue: 15 minutes

JB Sentral

Taxi / Grab to venue: 5 minutes

Local Transportation

For local travel within Johor Bahru, Grab is the most convenient ride-hailing service.